Shivale - Murbad, Thane

Shivale is a village situated in the Murbad tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murbad and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Shivale village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shivale is 553117. The village covers a total geographical area of 725.34 hectares and falls under the 421401 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Shivale village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Murbad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shivale

According to the 2011 Census, Shivale village had a total population of 1,952 people, including 975 males and 977 females, living in 412 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.47%, with male literacy at 89.17% and female literacy at 75.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 307, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 45.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Shivale

Shivale is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Shivale

Shivale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Asangaon, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Shivale is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Shivale is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shivale

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shivale village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Shivale

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shivale village are given below:

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